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Port Huron, Michigan, is known as the maritime capital of the Great Lakes for good reason; this waterfront town is bordered by Lake Huron and both the Black and St. Clair rivers, making it a scenic, romantic destination for a weekend getaway. You and your special someone can spend time strolling hand-in-hand along the lake, have a secluded picnic on the beach or take a cruise for two under the Blue Water Bridges that connect the U.S. to Canada.

Stay

Whether you prefer an intimate bed and breakfast or a romantic inn, choose a Port Huron lodging that will contribute to the ambiance of your getaway. Couples should request a riverfront parlor suite at the Thomas Edison Inn (thomasedisoninn.com). All feature over-sized, jetted bathtubs and two balconies overlooking the water. Have a formal dinner in the Ivy Dining Room, which features an extensive wine list, or dance to live music in the Hunt Room Lounge. The Sage House Bed & Breakfast (sagehouse.net) offers an intimate setting overlooking Pine Grove Park and the St. Clair River. Set in a historic 1878 house, rooms feature private bathrooms with whirlpool jetted tubs. Sage House is across the river from a golf course and within two miles of several restaurants and bars.

Dine

Nothing says romance quite like sharing a meal and a bottle of wine by the waterfront. Several Port Huron restaurants sit on the lake or river fronts, including Selina's by the Bay (sarniabaymarina.com). Set at the head of the Sarnia Bay Marina, the restaurant offers lake and marina views. Watch the sunset on one of the two outdoor dining decks at the Quay Street Brewing Company, a local brewpub that overlooks the Black River. The Black River Country Club's Sandbagger Restaurant (blackrivergolfclub.com) serves lunch and dinner. Seating overlooks the Black River and an 18-hole golf course. Couples can share a dessert from the seasonal menu.

Explore

Explore the scenic beauty of the Port Huron region on a romantic cruise. The "Huron Lady II" (huronlady.com) operates a crab dinner cruise from June through September. You and your partner can cruise up the river to the River Crab restaurant, where you'll dine on seafood. Cruise back to Port Huron while the sun sets over the water. Experience the local art scene at McMorran Place (mcmorran.com), which hosts the Port Huron Civic Theatre, International Symphony Orchestra and the Nutcracker Ballet Theatre Company. You can take in a live musical performance or watch a play.

Relax

Spend a day relaxing on the beach at Lighthouse Beach and Park (michigan.org). Set on Lake Huron by the Clair River, this park has 900 feet of sandy waterfront, picnic areas and scenic views of the historic Fort Gratiot Lighthouse. Couples can pack a picnic basket and spend the day lazing on the sand; indulge with spa treatments while in Port Huron. Several day spas offer relaxing massage and body treatments. Spa 223 (spa223.com) has a range of massages, Vichy shower treatments, while Calming Effects Health Spa (calmingeffectshealthspa.com) provides hot stone and Swe-Thai massage, paraffin foot treatments and in-home services.

About the Author

Based in the Southwest, Linsay Evans writes about a range of topics, from parenting to gardening, nutrition to fitness, marketing to travel. Evans holds a Master of Library and Information Science and a Master of Arts in anthropology.

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